Dujmovic-Bračak Anthony, Blazek Alisa D, Post Emily M, Goodway Jacqueline D, Swain Carmen B
The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA.
Franklin University, Columbus, USA.
J Appl Res Intellect Disabil. 2025 Jan;38(1):e70011. doi: 10.1111/jar.70011.
Sedentary behaviour among individuals with intellectual disabilities, driven by barriers such as limited access to adapted programs and low self-efficacy, contributes to chronic health conditions. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Valemee Visual System (VVS), a novel tool offering visual support and structured exercise programming, in improving physical fitness and promoting exercise independence in this population.
A repeated measures design was employed with an 8-week intervention involving 22 participants aged 22-44 with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. The program utilised the VVS for total body fitness training.
Participants demonstrated significant improvements in grip strength, sit-to-stand performance, bench press capacity, 400-m walk time, and flexibility. Self-efficacy increased, and reduced reliance on prompts indicated greater exercise independence and autonomy.
The VVS shows promise in enhancing physical fitness, accessibility, and adherence in adults with intellectual disabilities, supporting long-term health and reducing chronic disease risk.
智障人士的久坐行为受限于获得适应性项目的机会有限和自我效能感低等障碍，这会导致慢性健康问题。本研究评估了Valemee视觉系统（VVS）这一提供视觉支持和结构化运动计划的新型工具，在改善该人群身体素质和促进运动独立性方面的有效性。
采用重复测量设计，进行为期8周的干预，涉及22名年龄在22至44岁之间、患有轻度至中度智障的参与者。该项目利用VVS进行全身健身训练。
参与者在握力、从坐到站的表现、卧推能力、400米步行时间和灵活性方面有显著改善。自我效能感提高，对提示的依赖减少，表明运动独立性和自主性增强。
VVS在提高智障成年人的身体素质、可及性和依从性方面显示出前景，有助于长期健康并降低慢性病风险。
